Life in Fürth/Nürnberg

Have you ever heard about Lederhosen and Oktoberfest? Welcome to Bavaria!

Life in Bavaria is not just work and studying! Every hard-working student needs some time to relax. Fortunately, there is so much to do and explore in in Fürth that you will never get bored!

Fürth near Nuremberg is one of the most livable cities in Germany and offers numerous options for all needs: a charming old town, lots of greenery and great recreational opportunities.

Fürth looks back on an exciting history, which can be experienced in numerous museums. In Fürth, more than 130,000 inhabitants enjoy the varied life with a colorful mix of families, students, tourists, creative people and entrepreneurs (e.g. Siemens, Adidas, Schaeffler).

Directly on campus: fitness center, sports clubs (dancing, canoeing, karate, soccer, etc.), music school as well as theater.

Cultural events, exhibitions in the many museums and the varied nightlife (pubs, clubs and the largest cinema complex in Germany) in Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen offer space to switch off and celebrate. Balmy summer evenings in Gustavstraße or a visit to the stadium of the Bundesliga team Greuther Fürth add variety to everyday life. In addition, various festivals take place in the region every year, e.g. Michaeliskirchweih, Fürth Festival, Rock im Park, Klassik Open Airs, International Klezmer Festival, Bardentreffen, Taubertal Festival, Christkindlesmarkt, etc., which are known far beyond the borders.

Hikes at the Fürther Wiesengrund, climbing tours in the Franconian Switzerland or a wellness day at the Fürthermare invite you to relax.

Thanks to various renowned institutions of science, research and teaching, the Bavarian state government awarded the city of Fürth the title of "City of Science" in the year of its 1000th anniversary. Fürth impressively demonstrates how fruitful cooperation between science, research and business works.